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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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